Abstract
Kupffer cells are recognized as the sole liver-resident macrophages responsible for clearance of blood-borne pathogens reaching liver sinusoids. Sierro et al. (2017) uncover a distinct liver-resident macrophage population residing in its capsule, which creates a firewall against peritoneal infections.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 219-221 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Immunity |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Aug 2017 |